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merkel was accompanied on her trip by german business leaders. they signed deals worth several billion dollars. >> chancellor merkel ride to a military guard of honor in china ahead of talks in beijing. leaders resolved to hold annual meetings to help further strengthen their economic ties. germany hopes that china will invest billions from its foreign-exchange reserves in european markets. the premier _ china's space in europe. he said europe would continue to serve as a key investment market, but china would hold a diversified current investments. the chancellor's delegation includes a large number business leaders. she said china must do more to ensure market access for foreign firms before your recognizes it as a market economy. >> the german government believes that once we have discussed these problems further and appropriate measures have been taken, this economy can be achieved. we don't want to see a delay. >> angela merkel met with a hu jintao. she spoke in support of free elections and democratic liberties. >> it is a two for the new c
merkel was accompanied on her trip by german business leaders. they signed deals worth several billion dollars. >> chancellor merkel ride to a military guard of honor in china ahead of talks in beijing. leaders resolved to hold annual meetings to help further strengthen their economic ties. germany hopes that china will invest billions from its foreign-exchange reserves in european markets. the premier _ china's space in europe. he said europe would continue to serve as a key investment...
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. >>> german chancellor angela merkel was in beijing on the latest leg of her tore through asia. she was talking with the chinese prime minister and his president. chancellor merkel arrived in beijing from russia, where sheik president medvedev, -- where she met president medvedev, describing russia as a key trading partner. theyo deals worth billions of euros to supply russia with trains and wind turbines >>> president medvedev used the news conference to announce they have discovered that the killer of a human rights activist and ordered an international manhunt to track him down. she was kidnapped exactly one year ago in chechnya, where she was a vocal critic of the kremlin. western leaders have condemned her murder and rights activists say the slowness of the investigation demonstrates a lack of political will. >> they have come to remember a friend, colleague, and supporters reject claims by investigators she was murdered by a rebel chechen fighter. >> they did not follow any of the leads. there is much to suggest state officials and chechen interior ministry was involved. t
. >>> german chancellor angela merkel was in beijing on the latest leg of her tore through asia. she was talking with the chinese prime minister and his president. chancellor merkel arrived in beijing from russia, where sheik president medvedev, -- where she met president medvedev, describing russia as a key trading partner. theyo deals worth billions of euros to supply russia with trains and wind turbines >>> president medvedev used the news conference to announce they have...
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in the past year and his departure raised questions about the chancellor's leadership. >> chancellor merkel cup for joint press conference with ole von beust short. she said she suspect -- respect his decision. >> i believe that ole von beust led the city into new territory with his decision to form a coalition with the greens. and that his leadership was such but his successor will have a good chance of continuing the coalition. after 32 years in state politics, von beust said he hoped others will understand the decision. >> as painful as of the step was for me i want to seize the chance at the age of 55 to do something else. there is no ill will on my part. only a deep sense of gratitude and friendship, both towards my friend jean hamburg and toward the chancellor. >> journalists were given no carper to the for questions. despite the outpoured show of unity some in the cdu criticized his decision to design @ -- resigned as a politically difficult time. >> i belong to those who said that if i am attracted to the job and agree to it, it is incumbent on me to finish its. >> but merkel will h
in the past year and his departure raised questions about the chancellor's leadership. >> chancellor merkel cup for joint press conference with ole von beust short. she said she suspect -- respect his decision. >> i believe that ole von beust led the city into new territory with his decision to form a coalition with the greens. and that his leadership was such but his successor will have a good chance of continuing the coalition. after 32 years in state politics, von beust said he...
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. >> few politicians could use a vacation more right now and angela merkel. she begins the summer break with her government plummeting in the polls. her party coalition with the democrats has slumped to 34% approval rating, a record low. she is also -- she has also seen an exodus of top conservatives. even so, she appeared surprisingly on worried. >> every year, i am happy to set off on holidays. >> she also defended her government's handling of the economic and greek debt crisis. she stressed there were more reforms to be implemented. >> we will have plenty of work in the coming what months. >> on top of that, the chancellor will also be looking to downsize the country's armed forces. the opposition as promising to keep the pressure on the government. >> we can expect a hot water mark in the summer because this government has not solved any of the problems it set out to. >> on the streets, opinions were far from positive about the government's performance. >> i have disagreed with them. >> it looks especially chaotic. it is impossible to see what they're doi
. >> few politicians could use a vacation more right now and angela merkel. she begins the summer break with her government plummeting in the polls. her party coalition with the democrats has slumped to 34% approval rating, a record low. she is also -- she has also seen an exodus of top conservatives. even so, she appeared surprisingly on worried. >> every year, i am happy to set off on holidays. >> she also defended her government's handling of the economic and greek debt...
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chancellor merkel nothas made it clear that she will not do anything until the end of august, but in the meantime, this is likely to produce some vigorous and not back but acrimonious debate. the gutenberg favors one of these proposals. it involves, as you mentioned, stop the conscription and going to a professional army. his starting point is to save money. that is not likely to have in this case. you do not have to look further than france to see that professional armies became more expensive than conscription armies. they say it will help the national obligations better, and that come in the end, could carry the day. >> in other news, a hostage drama in the philippines has ended after police shot the man did it in manila. several people were killed as they stormed after a standoff lasting several hours. the gunman was a former policeman who had been fired. >> it was a dramatic scene in manila as the long standoff finally came to an end. the whole thing was broadcast live on national television. then, news emerged that the gunman had been killed. police were able to get out some of
chancellor merkel nothas made it clear that she will not do anything until the end of august, but in the meantime, this is likely to produce some vigorous and not back but acrimonious debate. the gutenberg favors one of these proposals. it involves, as you mentioned, stop the conscription and going to a professional army. his starting point is to save money. that is not likely to have in this case. you do not have to look further than france to see that professional armies became more expensive...
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but we do not ask them their age, mother " -- merkel status, things of that nature but that is not supposed to enter into the question of hiring someone. >> the u.s. interest tough anti- discrimination legislation nearly 50 years ago. numerous government watchdogs, unions, and ngo's monitor its application. >> we have laws that prohibit workers from being discriminated against because of age, religion, and a variety of different things that could limit a person's employability. >> the laws also prohibit discrimination on the grounds of skin color, gender, sexual orientation, disability. every year, several thousand americans go to court claiming discrimination in the workplace. >> african-americans, hispanics, particularly those people of color have experienced far greater discrimination in the workplace that has not gone unchecked because the existence of these laws. >> our job application was just as the u.s. lawbooks prescribe. she says she has settled in well to her new job. >> i love it. you know, i love working with my hands, trying to create things that might be difficult to others b
but we do not ask them their age, mother " -- merkel status, things of that nature but that is not supposed to enter into the question of hiring someone. >> the u.s. interest tough anti- discrimination legislation nearly 50 years ago. numerous government watchdogs, unions, and ngo's monitor its application. >> we have laws that prohibit workers from being discriminated against because of age, religion, and a variety of different things that could limit a person's employability....
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angela merkel met with the energy giants' inside of the plant. in a frosty meeting, the chancellor told executives they should not only expect to pay a tax for operate rights but continued to develop alternative energy as well. >> i am deliberately not using the word terrace. we have to see how the power industry contributes to nuclear energy. -- i am purposely not using the word " tarriff." >> it is expected to cause further resentment among energy companies. environment groups say the 6 billion euros of annual profits that the energy companies can afford it. the coalition government is due to present its new energy concept in late september. >>> guido westerwelle has called on serbia to come to terms with the independence of kosovo, its former southern province, as part of its efforts to join the european union. westerwelle made the comments during visits to belgrade where he met the president and other serbian leaders. serbia is strongly opposed xhosas of's -- serbia strongly opposed coast of those declaration of independence, but negotiations
angela merkel met with the energy giants' inside of the plant. in a frosty meeting, the chancellor told executives they should not only expect to pay a tax for operate rights but continued to develop alternative energy as well. >> i am deliberately not using the word terrace. we have to see how the power industry contributes to nuclear energy. -- i am purposely not using the word " tarriff." >> it is expected to cause further resentment among energy companies. environment...
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chancellor merkel's coalition wants to reverse the decision by a previous administration to phase out nuclear power by 2022, but it is a controversial plan and not without problems. >> it is the final day of chancellor merkel's energy tore through germany, visiting a hydroelectric plant near the swiss border, but she attempted to brush off questions about a government commission study. according to leaked information, the research concluded that germany does not need to keep its nuclear power plants operating. >> we will inform you about our energy concept as soon as we can, and is much detail as possible. the cabinet will examine the issue on september 28, which is an acceptable time to wait. >> the study would be a blow for merkel. the concludes energy shortfalls could be overcome by importing power. it could also strengthen the case of german states opposed to maintaining nuclear power plants. they have complained that berlin is ignoring them. >> if the government tries to circumvent the rules, then the state and other states will launch legal proceedings. >> resistance is growing
chancellor merkel's coalition wants to reverse the decision by a previous administration to phase out nuclear power by 2022, but it is a controversial plan and not without problems. >> it is the final day of chancellor merkel's energy tore through germany, visiting a hydroelectric plant near the swiss border, but she attempted to brush off questions about a government commission study. according to leaked information, the research concluded that germany does not need to keep its nuclear...
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he is a senior member of chancellor merkel's. he is leaving politics after 11 years at the helm. he wants to take a break before moving into the private sector. the interior minister is expected to be confirmed as his successor on tuesday. a review into the united nations climate change panel has called for fundamental reform. the study was ordered by the united nations after the body faced a beverage of criticism over errors in its reporting -- a barrage of criticism over errors in its reporting. the five-month review called for stricter guidelines on source material and checks on conflicts of interest. it also advocated an overhaul of management, shorter terms of office for the chair. victims of pakistan's catastrophic floods are going to extremes to find food. a month after the floods hit, hundreds of thousands of people are still out, still cut off, many without shelter. the southern part of the indus river is 40 times its normal volume, and as the torrents of volume -- of water make their way into the sea, levels are receding in some areas, allowing survivors to return to wh
he is a senior member of chancellor merkel's. he is leaving politics after 11 years at the helm. he wants to take a break before moving into the private sector. the interior minister is expected to be confirmed as his successor on tuesday. a review into the united nations climate change panel has called for fundamental reform. the study was ordered by the united nations after the body faced a beverage of criticism over errors in its reporting -- a barrage of criticism over errors in its...
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chancellor merkel was president at the proceedings 20 years ago. she called on germans to do more for other nations in their struggles for freedom. >> i'm concerned that now we have more less achieved our own visions, our enthusiasm may be flagging when it comes to helping others accomplish their dreams of living in freedom and democracy. the chancellor praised the role of the east german people in helping bring down the communist regime. their bravery, she said, was far greater than can be imagined two decades on. >> later, we will be looking at how life has changed for people in east germany since unification. germany's catholic church has unveiled new guidelines for cases of child sex abuse. the measures are in response to a wave of alleged cover-ups earlier this year. church authorities but the bishop of trieste in charge of reviewing the legislation. under the new rules, all allegations of abuse must be reformed, unless the alleged victim objects. the regulations began when four peoples of the catholic high school in berlin came forward, sayin
chancellor merkel was president at the proceedings 20 years ago. she called on germans to do more for other nations in their struggles for freedom. >> i'm concerned that now we have more less achieved our own visions, our enthusiasm may be flagging when it comes to helping others accomplish their dreams of living in freedom and democracy. the chancellor praised the role of the east german people in helping bring down the communist regime. their bravery, she said, was far greater than can...
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. >>> chancellor angela merkel's cabinet has signed off on an austerity package that critics say will hit the poorest hard, and could endanger germany's economic recovery. 80 billion euro package of spending cuts includes half the reductions of welfare benefits. on the income side, the center- right government wants new taxes on financial transactions, earning transactions -- earning criticism from the banking sector. >> making budget cuts of 80 billion euros by 2014 is a daunting task, but germany's deficit ballooned during the financial crisis. now the conservative coalition wants to bring it back under control. the finance minister says the government is focused on it reining in spending. >> it is part of a parliamentary democracy to have a tense debate on the individual points, but it was always clear we would stay on course. >> farmers will have to pay higher environmental taxes, and the government expects to raise a billion euros with taxes on airline passengers. the most controversial point is child allowance payments for social welfare recipients. the opposition is critical. >
. >>> chancellor angela merkel's cabinet has signed off on an austerity package that critics say will hit the poorest hard, and could endanger germany's economic recovery. 80 billion euro package of spending cuts includes half the reductions of welfare benefits. on the income side, the center- right government wants new taxes on financial transactions, earning transactions -- earning criticism from the banking sector. >> making budget cuts of 80 billion euros by 2014 is a...
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that was followed by statements by chancellor merkel and the president of both came out against thilo sarrazin. it was clear that he was not going to voluntarily step down from his position, now is up to the president's office to review their request to remove him. i think it is a good bet that that request will be honored, although thilo sarrazin is likely to appeal it. it will be interesting to see who comes out to support thilo sarrazin in that appeal. >> terry martin speaking to us earlier. let's check in with steve. a lifeline. >> attention shoppers. they have been saved. that is what it looks like now. the rescue of insolvent german department store chain is a big step closer after its biggest landlord, the london-based ti street partnership, said its creditors have approved new rental conditions for the company's stores. they face possible closure, but the billionaire investor signed a contract to acquire the stores in early june. on thursday, other creditors have now given their backing to the deal as well. a court of deadline for the completion of the takeover ends on friday.
that was followed by statements by chancellor merkel and the president of both came out against thilo sarrazin. it was clear that he was not going to voluntarily step down from his position, now is up to the president's office to review their request to remove him. i think it is a good bet that that request will be honored, although thilo sarrazin is likely to appeal it. it will be interesting to see who comes out to support thilo sarrazin in that appeal. >> terry martin speaking to us...
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chancellor of angela merkel said the plan is to change them out eventually. >> the plan is to not use nuclear power any longer than necessary. it is a bridging technology. the companies will be required to invest large amounts of money into ensuring the safety of the facility. >> a special payment will be levied on nuclear power operators as part of the deal. it could raise as much as 15 billion euros. it will be used to invest in renewable energies. the environment minister is satisfied with the package. >> our program has a concrete route to an age of renewable energy within a 40-year time period. >> the opposition and environmental groups oppose the government's plan on the phase out. >> this is a black day for germany. the government is selling out to the business interests and blocking renewable energy. >> this compromise between the conservatives and others is an example of a conservative policy. it is irresponsible, lacking future perspective, and guided by lobbyists. >> the social distracts -- democrats and greens say they will challenge the government's decision in the course
chancellor of angela merkel said the plan is to change them out eventually. >> the plan is to not use nuclear power any longer than necessary. it is a bridging technology. the companies will be required to invest large amounts of money into ensuring the safety of the facility. >> a special payment will be levied on nuclear power operators as part of the deal. it could raise as much as 15 billion euros. it will be used to invest in renewable energies. the environment minister is...
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chancellor angela merkel revealed the plan on monday. the lifespan of the seven plants that began operations before 1980 will be extended to 40 years from 32. other nuclear power plants will be given an extra 14 years. former chancellor gerhard schroeder's administration had decided to halt operations of all 17 nuclear plants around 2022 to promote renewable sources of energy. if merkel's plan is introduced, some nuclear facilities are expected to be in operation beyond 2022. opposition parties are against the new policy which needs parliamentary approval. the government says it only needs to be approved by the lower house where the ruling coalition holds a majority. but the opposition argues that the upper house has to approve it as well. the ruling parties recently lost a majority in the upper house. if the government enforces the plan, leading opposition members have hinted that they would bring the case to the german constitutional court. >>> the spanish interior ministry said his country will continue the crack down on the baste sep
chancellor angela merkel revealed the plan on monday. the lifespan of the seven plants that began operations before 1980 will be extended to 40 years from 32. other nuclear power plants will be given an extra 14 years. former chancellor gerhard schroeder's administration had decided to halt operations of all 17 nuclear plants around 2022 to promote renewable sources of energy. if merkel's plan is introduced, some nuclear facilities are expected to be in operation beyond 2022. opposition parties...
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german chancellor angela merkel says the issue will be the top of her political agenda. and on this, she also has the support of leading members of the main opposition, spd. >> at his latest public appearance, thilo sarrazin repeated what he said, that many muslim immigrants are unable or unwilling to integrate into german society. >> why is it that turkish mothers cannot communicate with their children's teachers? because it did not speak german. and wire turkish men so reduce female teachers? because it did not accept them as women. that is what we need to talk about. >> the decision, he is facing off against a politician who has been calling for modern immigration strategy for years. she warns the discussions must not become emotional. >> we are strong enough to withstand these new debates. would criticize and degrade entire cultures. >> the central bankers statements of sparked a fierce discretion in germany on integration. the chancellor and all of germany's main political parties are weighing in on the debate. some say more education is the answer. >> the school at
german chancellor angela merkel says the issue will be the top of her political agenda. and on this, she also has the support of leading members of the main opposition, spd. >> at his latest public appearance, thilo sarrazin repeated what he said, that many muslim immigrants are unable or unwilling to integrate into german society. >> why is it that turkish mothers cannot communicate with their children's teachers? because it did not speak german. and wire turkish men so reduce...
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. -- chancellor merkel prison for his steadfastness. >> europe is a place were an artist can draw like this. europe is also a place where freedom of belief, religion, and respect are valuable. >> the cartoonist said the 2005 drawing was only one out of thousands. >> now this cartoon has its own life. it is rolling around the world. i have no influence on it anymore. and maybe they will try to kill me once and have success, but anyway, the cartoon they cannot kill. >> he returns to denmark and a life under constant threat. he still says he would do it all over again. >> for more on the story, i am joined in the studio by our parliamentary correspondent, peter craven. what else did angela merkle have to say? >> the thing we always have to bear in mind is that she grew up in that repressive state that was the former communist east germany. that is why at the heart of this address there was the statement "freedom is the happiest experience of my life." she was referring to france -- to press freedom of expression, which she views as for mental -- as fundamental european values. europe is a
. -- chancellor merkel prison for his steadfastness. >> europe is a place were an artist can draw like this. europe is also a place where freedom of belief, religion, and respect are valuable. >> the cartoonist said the 2005 drawing was only one out of thousands. >> now this cartoon has its own life. it is rolling around the world. i have no influence on it anymore. and maybe they will try to kill me once and have success, but anyway, the cartoon they cannot kill. >> he...
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chancellor merkel has sealed the deal with the industry on a matter that must be regulated. >> merkel has made concessions to the utilities in the form of a 500 million euro cost ceiling should nuclear power plants need to be retrofitted due to safety concerns. should it cost more, utilities would be able to reduce investments in renewable energies. the government considers this to be a transparent arrangement. >> i reject accusations that the chancellor has not been forthright with the public. >> parliament is scheduled to debate the supplementary contract and a life span expansions later this month. >>> a new report has found the sexual abuse of children was widespread in belgium's catholic church, particularly in the 1960's. the independent head of the church commission said almost every catholic institution and school harbored abuse. the report recorded almost 500 cases and more than a dozen victims -- and a dozen cases where victims were driven to suicide. about half of the abusers have since died. charges cannot be filed because the incidents occurred decades ago. banca dmitry m
chancellor merkel has sealed the deal with the industry on a matter that must be regulated. >> merkel has made concessions to the utilities in the form of a 500 million euro cost ceiling should nuclear power plants need to be retrofitted due to safety concerns. should it cost more, utilities would be able to reduce investments in renewable energies. the government considers this to be a transparent arrangement. >> i reject accusations that the chancellor has not been forthright with...
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angela merkel, of course, in that time has moved her party much further to the left. in winning those new center ground voters, she has left many conservatives behind, and, incidentally, they are not likely to be that impressed by this decision today to abandon compulsory military service, but there is also this work going around that someone might be tempted to set up a new political party to the right of the christian democrats. polls suggest that could get some support, and if that happens, that could be a big headache for angela merkel. the cdu has its conservative credentials intact. >> and that was simon speaking to us earlier. and there is a situation involving controversial comments made about muslims. one person has about it to remain in the party, any the described muslims as unwilling to integrate. -- and he described muslims as unwilling to integrate. reports from the u.s. say the obama administration is preparing what could be the biggest arms deal in its history with saudi arabia. a u.s. defense official is quoted as saying that there could be an initial
angela merkel, of course, in that time has moved her party much further to the left. in winning those new center ground voters, she has left many conservatives behind, and, incidentally, they are not likely to be that impressed by this decision today to abandon compulsory military service, but there is also this work going around that someone might be tempted to set up a new political party to the right of the christian democrats. polls suggest that could get some support, and if that happens,...
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. >> merkel indicated there was going to be a proceeding of the evacuation of the camps in the coming week. we will see how calm german politics will become then. >> angela merkel's office promptly denied the claim, the chancellor and the french president had not discussed rahm in germany. most of germany's roma live in homes and hospitals, not in camps like those in france. >> in germany, there are repatriations. regardless of the country of origin, they are only carried out after a review of individual cases. that is the law in our country. anything else would not be permitted. >> sarkozy's clan that germany was preparing to follow and france's roma policy also angry eu lawmakers. >> what sarkozy said of the press conference is amazing. nearly did not have any such conversation with the german chancellor but president sarkozy should clear up the matter as soon as possible. >> french officials are guarded about the issue. the foreign minister who was at the summit said in an interview he did not witness the conversation. asked which of the two leaders was telling the truth, he said,
. >> merkel indicated there was going to be a proceeding of the evacuation of the camps in the coming week. we will see how calm german politics will become then. >> angela merkel's office promptly denied the claim, the chancellor and the french president had not discussed rahm in germany. most of germany's roma live in homes and hospitals, not in camps like those in france. >> in germany, there are repatriations. regardless of the country of origin, they are only carried out...
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that is what chancellor merkel said today. she is talking a lot about it. and she has a different agenda. she's talking to many, many heads of state and heads of government because germany is in for one of the non-permanent seats in the u.n. security council, up against portugal and canada. two seats and three countries. so she's campaigning for germany to get one of those seats in to douse an 11. >> that was from new york. the surge of support for a far- right party in sweden's national elections on sunday is sparking concern in protests in the country that until now has prided itself on openness and tolerance. the anti-democrat sweden democrat party got more than 5% of the vote, enabling them to parliament for the first time. the prime minister, center-right coalition, has lost its absolute majority and is looking for a potential partners to lead a minority government. >> the verdict of the swedish papers was as unanimous as it was despondent. the word chaos dominated the headlines. the success of the far right sweden democrats as shocked many. and there'
that is what chancellor merkel said today. she is talking a lot about it. and she has a different agenda. she's talking to many, many heads of state and heads of government because germany is in for one of the non-permanent seats in the u.n. security council, up against portugal and canada. two seats and three countries. so she's campaigning for germany to get one of those seats in to douse an 11. >> that was from new york. the surge of support for a far- right party in sweden's national...
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chancellor merkel's conservatives have taken a sharp fall in the latest poll shows the green party, in particular, riding high. that is due in part to the government's relatively unpopular policy on nuclear energy. green party leaders say there is also more to this story. >> for weeks, the popularity of the smallest party in opposition has been rising in opinion polls, not only because the risks in the governing coalition, according to one of the party leaders. >> the leaders do not squabble. they're all on the same page. the issues that the greens stand for have become mainstream. >> for example, extending the life span of nuclear power stations. the greens opposed to this along with the majority of the german public. the conservatives were in a 29% of the vote, the spd, 24. one. the ftp liddell estrogan to parliament. at the left party, 10. but the greens, for the first time, would be on par with spd with 24%, more than double their votes in the last election. at the social democrats' headquarters, this poll was being taken seriously. it suggests the spd and greens can form a coaliti
chancellor merkel's conservatives have taken a sharp fall in the latest poll shows the green party, in particular, riding high. that is due in part to the government's relatively unpopular policy on nuclear energy. green party leaders say there is also more to this story. >> for weeks, the popularity of the smallest party in opposition has been rising in opinion polls, not only because the risks in the governing coalition, according to one of the party leaders. >> the leaders do not...
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. >> he personifies the merkel start to the season. he is just 20, but every bit of confident as the older players. he says he is happy to be on loan to the team. >> i did not want to be left on the bench, fighting for the off chance of playing in maybe 10 or 12 bundesliga games. i want to play every weekend. >> the magic this season is also due to the coach, who is known as a shrewd tactician. he is relying on a mix of solid defense and lightning strikes by the youngsters on the team. the rapid responses have been guaranteeing goals so far this season. >> smaller players like us are needed buzzing around up front, using our speed to forge new openings. >> he is hoping that the bundesliga fortunes will be cause for celebration again on saturday and beyond. >>> stay tuned for in depth, coming up next. >>> welcome back. germany is preparing to mark 20 years of reunification on october 3. in the run-up, the country is taking stock of the achievements of the past two decades and the challenges that still remain. one of the key steps in the
. >> he personifies the merkel start to the season. he is just 20, but every bit of confident as the older players. he says he is happy to be on loan to the team. >> i did not want to be left on the bench, fighting for the off chance of playing in maybe 10 or 12 bundesliga games. i want to play every weekend. >> the magic this season is also due to the coach, who is known as a shrewd tactician. he is relying on a mix of solid defense and lightning strikes by the youngsters on...
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. >> one of the top ministers of angela merkel will be taking a leave a lot -- leave of absence. he was shot and almost killed in an assassination attempt in 1990 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. the 68-year-old underwent an operation earlier this year and suffered an adverse skin reaction to new medicine. previous experience shows that he can run his ministry from hospital. the german government has approved plans for what the chancellor is calling a revolutionary new energy strategy. under the proposal, most of the german electricity is supposed to come from renewable sources by 2015. the strategy also involves extending the life of nuclear power stations, unpopular with opposition parties and the general public. >> nuclear energy is bad for germany, that was the message that greenpeace activists projected on to the cooling tower north of munich. but the government is fighting its corner. ministers defending their concept as a necessary strategy for meeting the needs of german energy. >> this is a comprehensive plan that as long term and takes in all sectors of society.
. >> one of the top ministers of angela merkel will be taking a leave a lot -- leave of absence. he was shot and almost killed in an assassination attempt in 1990 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. the 68-year-old underwent an operation earlier this year and suffered an adverse skin reaction to new medicine. previous experience shows that he can run his ministry from hospital. the german government has approved plans for what the chancellor is calling a revolutionary new energy...
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the merkel administration cites the expansion of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power as the reason for the policy change. it hopes such ecofriendly energy sources will make up 80% of germany's total generation in 40 years. but the government says the country will have to depend on nuclear energy until it can achieve that goal. >>> russian president dmitry medvedev has arrived at the far eastern peninsula of kamchatka. and this is after changing his plan to visit the four disputed islands off hokkaido. the islands are claimed by japan. medvedev had been scheduled to visit the islands on wednesday in the first tour by a russian or soviet leader. but russian government sources say the president will now attend a ceremony for the energy industry and meet local officials in kamchatka. the council visit had been seen as reinforcing russia's position on the sovereignty of the islands, which were occupied by soviet forces in the confusion at the end of world war ii. a forecast of bad weather appears to be the reason for the itinerary change. medvedev has sacked veteran moscow
the merkel administration cites the expansion of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power as the reason for the policy change. it hopes such ecofriendly energy sources will make up 80% of germany's total generation in 40 years. but the government says the country will have to depend on nuclear energy until it can achieve that goal. >>> russian president dmitry medvedev has arrived at the far eastern peninsula of kamchatka. and this is after changing his plan to visit the...
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conservative government leaders, including chancellor angela merkel, say the project should go ahead as planned. >> thousands showed up on friday to voice their opposition to the expansion projects. observers say a police crackdown on a similar protest on thursday has prompted more people than ever to join the protests in the city's park. add working under police protection, crews worked on friday. >> we do not want this work to be done behind the backs of the citizens. >> we have to show we want to stay at terminal station. >> images from thursday's protest shocked many people across germany. police ordered protestors to clear the area. when protesters refused, officers used teargas and water cannons to drive them back. at least 130 were injured, including schoolchildren and senior citizens. there are photos of people bleeding from the eyes after being hit by the water can spray. >> anyone who throws bottles at police officers or use of pepper spray or ignores the instructions of the police, acting outside the law, in such situations, the officers are compelled to react. >> the coun
conservative government leaders, including chancellor angela merkel, say the project should go ahead as planned. >> thousands showed up on friday to voice their opposition to the expansion projects. observers say a police crackdown on a similar protest on thursday has prompted more people than ever to join the protests in the city's park. add working under police protection, crews worked on friday. >> we do not want this work to be done behind the backs of the citizens. >> we...
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what angela merkel said it does not make sense -- multiculturalism has failed. multiculturalism was the way of living in germany. it is the ideology. i do not think she understood what multiculturalism is. as does not make any sense. >> chancellor merkel said that immigrants must do more to immigrate -- integrate and learn german. what is your response? >> you can always do more. i do not like the discussion that has such a tendency, as if people do not want to integrate or people do not want to learn german. it is not true. of course it depends on what you are doing, what is your education. how long have you been in germany? the younger germinate -- the younger generations speak good german. >> which the government do to improve integration for turks? >> they should stop discussion about turks. this is the first thing. the second thing is they should accept that german is an integration country. we should stay here. we will stay here. they should motivate us more. they should take us more into the society. people will then be motivated to do more for integratio
what angela merkel said it does not make sense -- multiculturalism has failed. multiculturalism was the way of living in germany. it is the ideology. i do not think she understood what multiculturalism is. as does not make any sense. >> chancellor merkel said that immigrants must do more to immigrate -- integrate and learn german. what is your response? >> you can always do more. i do not like the discussion that has such a tendency, as if people do not want to integrate or people...
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germany's chancellor angela merkel coming under fire for being too soft. earlier this week, germany agreed to a french plan that called for penalties, but only after a grace period of six months. many say that she should have stuck to her plan for immediate and automatic punishment. >> members of the european parliament are up in arms over the sudden change of direction on sanctions for countries that breached deficit rules. they were especially disappointed that chancellor merkel succeeded to france. >> the self determined directive is an attack on the institutions of the eu. >> there is a parts from the beach and some beautiful hotels, there is a casino. maybe we should [unintelligible] >> on monday and tuesday, the german chancellor agreed with the french president on significant changes to deficit sanctioned procedures. germany had wanted the european commission to impose immediate and automatic sanctions on countries that agree to the deficit limits. now sanctions will require a six-month grace period and a qualified majority of euro zone government.
germany's chancellor angela merkel coming under fire for being too soft. earlier this week, germany agreed to a french plan that called for penalties, but only after a grace period of six months. many say that she should have stuck to her plan for immediate and automatic punishment. >> members of the european parliament are up in arms over the sudden change of direction on sanctions for countries that breached deficit rules. they were especially disappointed that chancellor merkel...
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. >> staying in germany, chancellor angela merkel has upheld the growth of the jewish community in berlin since the country's unification 20 years ago. she made the comment of a special ceremony held by the jewish community in the capital. some two hundred thousand jews, most from the former soviet union and eastern europe, have emigrated to germany since the fall of the wall. this is germany's largest population of jews. we will live more on jewish identity in today's germany. that is coming up later on this program. indonesian health officials say least 113 people have been killed and hundreds are missing after a powerful tsunami. it was triggered by an undersea earthquake of the country's coast. the 7.5 magnitude c earthquake struck late monday off to the western coast of sumatra. tune villages on remote islands were swept away by waves up to 3 meters high. many fled to higher ground immediately after that earthquake. on indonesia's's main island, a volcano has erupted several times after it spewed ash and rock for a number of days. thousands fled for safety, seeking refuge in emergenc
. >> staying in germany, chancellor angela merkel has upheld the growth of the jewish community in berlin since the country's unification 20 years ago. she made the comment of a special ceremony held by the jewish community in the capital. some two hundred thousand jews, most from the former soviet union and eastern europe, have emigrated to germany since the fall of the wall. this is germany's largest population of jews. we will live more on jewish identity in today's germany. that is...
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merkel are untarnished and warm, but this time we did not embrace as much as usual. that has nothing to do with the news from deville. it is more about my sense of christian altruism, which forbids me from kissing anyone when i am suffering a bad cold. >> they resisted a german proposal to suspend voting rights of member nations that break eurozone rules, but leaders endorsed a rewrite of the treaty to create a permanent debt crisis mechanism in which private creditors shoulder part of the losses. >> some leaders were not particularly interested in this, but i understood the argument, which i repeatedly put forward. that is to ensure the legality of a debt crisis mechanism, we need to amend the eu treaty. >> the best way to solve the problem is to tackle the issues and not sweep them under the carpet. >> the details of how a permanent crisis mechanism should work must be thrashed out in time for the next summit in september. >> we will have much more on that summit coming up later in this half hour. u.s. authorities are investigating what they're calling a potential
merkel are untarnished and warm, but this time we did not embrace as much as usual. that has nothing to do with the news from deville. it is more about my sense of christian altruism, which forbids me from kissing anyone when i am suffering a bad cold. >> they resisted a german proposal to suspend voting rights of member nations that break eurozone rules, but leaders endorsed a rewrite of the treaty to create a permanent debt crisis mechanism in which private creditors shoulder part of...
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angela merkel gave ground to nicolas sarkozy for his bid to draw voting rights from states that do not stick to budgetary rules. >> it is not fair for a country to keep its rights if it does not fulfil its obligations. >> but that would require changing the lisbon treaty. it came into force just last december after years of wrangling, a tall order. >> anything is possible, but little is likely. >> germany is now caught up in a fierce debate that probably will not subside any time soon. >> there is a glimmer of hope today for the hard hit u.s. economy. >> across the atlantic, the u.s. housing market appears to be picking up here it in some timber, sales of previously occupied homes jumped 10% to an adjusted annual rate of $4.5 million, according to the national association of realtors. the data points to a gradual recovery of the housing market. in july, sales tumbled to their lowest levels since the troops began keeping records a decade ago. a sharp decline occurred after the government eliminated a tax credit. the subprime mortgage crisis in u.s. triggered the global credit crunch alm
angela merkel gave ground to nicolas sarkozy for his bid to draw voting rights from states that do not stick to budgetary rules. >> it is not fair for a country to keep its rights if it does not fulfil its obligations. >> but that would require changing the lisbon treaty. it came into force just last december after years of wrangling, a tall order. >> anything is possible, but little is likely. >> germany is now caught up in a fierce debate that probably will not subside...
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. >> here in germany, chancellor angela merkel called for air freight security to be tightened. there was a parcel that did not detonate that was sent to profits, but it did have the capacity to cause charm. it was allegedly from a left- wing guerrilla group in greece. >> chancellor merkel once air freight security to be tightened as soon as possible, and worldwide. just before the cabinet meeting, she thanked the staff at the chancellor's all ram, who yesterday identified a parcel that was dangerous to her. police are comparing the construction of that parcel bomb with others built by leftist extremists in greece. >> we to athens to establish what the initial questioning of the suspects there may reveal about what happened here in germany. >> the bomb disposal experts disabled the device in a mailroom, but he recently discovered mail bombs from yemen found in england and to buy had been sent by air freight. eu countries want improved free to screening in place by december. -- free screening -- free at -- freight screening in place by december. >> that represents a huge security
. >> here in germany, chancellor angela merkel called for air freight security to be tightened. there was a parcel that did not detonate that was sent to profits, but it did have the capacity to cause charm. it was allegedly from a left- wing guerrilla group in greece. >> chancellor merkel once air freight security to be tightened as soon as possible, and worldwide. just before the cabinet meeting, she thanked the staff at the chancellor's all ram, who yesterday identified a parcel...
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parcel bombs were sent to a number of embassies and european leaders, including german chancellor angela merkel. two alleged members of a great anarchist group have been arrested in connection with the bombs -- two alleged members of a greek anarchist group. >>> riot police used stun grenades and tear gas protesters as scuffles broke out when the police tried to push the firefighters back. greece has implemented a severe austerity measures to deal with the massive debt, including job and wage cuts. >>> the german defense minister guttenberg has made an unannounced trip to a combat zone and afghanistan. he visited german troops at the german base, where he wanted to get a firsthand view of the situation. german, american, belgian, and afghan forces have been engaged in heavy fighting with taliban militants in that region for several days, aiming to secure a new outpost close to an area controlled by taliban fighters. >>> steve has news about the ecb. >> the ecb is holding the rates steady. today at the u.s. fed announced plans to buy another six under billion dollars of bonds with newly created
parcel bombs were sent to a number of embassies and european leaders, including german chancellor angela merkel. two alleged members of a great anarchist group have been arrested in connection with the bombs -- two alleged members of a greek anarchist group. >>> riot police used stun grenades and tear gas protesters as scuffles broke out when the police tried to push the firefighters back. greece has implemented a severe austerity measures to deal with the massive debt, including job...
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one of the parcels reached via office of chancellor merkel in berlin. in northwestern pakistan, a suicide bomber has attacked friday prayers at a mosque frequented by anti-taliban tribal elders. at least 67 were killed. a few hours later, three people died in a grenade attack in another nearby mosque. local media said the pakistani taliban has claimed responsibility for both attacks. the suicide bombing is one of the deadliest attacks this year. >> worshipers had gathered for friday afternoon prayers in the town when a suicide bomber detonated his deadly load. the mosque's roof collapsed, trapping many victims beneath the debris. >> when the blast occurred, i rushed toward the wounded to rescue them. there were a lot, some without their heads. i picked up my son. the women came and i gave them my son's body and started bringing out the dead bodies. >> some 300 people were in the religious center when the bomb went off. the wounded were rushed to hospitals in the main city in the region. >> we were saying our prayers and suddenly, we heard the sound of a
one of the parcels reached via office of chancellor merkel in berlin. in northwestern pakistan, a suicide bomber has attacked friday prayers at a mosque frequented by anti-taliban tribal elders. at least 67 were killed. a few hours later, three people died in a grenade attack in another nearby mosque. local media said the pakistani taliban has claimed responsibility for both attacks. the suicide bombing is one of the deadliest attacks this year. >> worshipers had gathered for friday...
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. >>> german chancellor angela merkel says she will reject u.s. proposals to set limits to current account balances. the united states and south korea made the proposals in last month's g20 meeting of finance chiefs and central bankers in south korea. nations with large current account surpluses including germany and and china, strongly oppose the proposals. the issue is expected to be among the top priorities at the g20 summit, which opens in seoul on thursday. merkel told reporters on wednesday that countries should be able to show their competitiveness through exports. regarding the recent additional monetary easing measures by the u.s. federal reserve, merkel said no one has any interest in new economic bubbles. she added that she wants to discuss the matter at the summit. >>> the head of indonesia's central bank has expressed concerns about the u.s. federal reserve's additional monetary easing. he's worried the fed's move is causing massive funds to flood into emerging economies, which could trigger a bubble in stock or real estate markets. h
. >>> german chancellor angela merkel says she will reject u.s. proposals to set limits to current account balances. the united states and south korea made the proposals in last month's g20 meeting of finance chiefs and central bankers in south korea. nations with large current account surpluses including germany and and china, strongly oppose the proposals. the issue is expected to be among the top priorities at the g20 summit, which opens in seoul on thursday. merkel told reporters...
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german chancellor angela merkel left for the meeting supported by economic news at home. she also indirectly criticized u.s. federal reserve policy of quantitative easing. germany says it could cause instability. >> this time, everybody must ensure that global economic growth is more sustainable and long-lasting than what we thought a few years ago. >> the u.n. secretary-general is urging greater focus on the world's poor and disadvantaged. >> i will do my best to ensure that the world's biggest and strongest economies create solutions for the poorest and most vulnerable people are around the world. >> demonstrators in seoul may welcome the words, but it will be expecting concrete action. >>> can there be good news in germany? >> the council of economic advisers, the five wise men, are predicting smooth sailing ahead for the german economy. they predict strong economic growth this year, with a slight drop off in 2011. the forecast is for growth of 3.7% in 2010, making it the strongest in a long time, on the back of an economic boom, with unemployment continuing to fall fu
german chancellor angela merkel left for the meeting supported by economic news at home. she also indirectly criticized u.s. federal reserve policy of quantitative easing. germany says it could cause instability. >> this time, everybody must ensure that global economic growth is more sustainable and long-lasting than what we thought a few years ago. >> the u.n. secretary-general is urging greater focus on the world's poor and disadvantaged. >> i will do my best to ensure that...
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merkel did have a less taxing event, the women's university in seoul awarded her with an honorary doctorate in political science. >> we will be taking an in-depth look a the g-20 summit later. at least 15 people have been killed and 100 wounded by a car bomb attack at a police compound in karachi, the largest city in pakistan. officials suspect the blast was a suicide attack. the assailant apparently fired guns and then drove the vehicle filled with explosives into a building in the compound. the blast leveled at the structure which at the detention facility. police were holding criminals. the compound is in a high- security area that is home to the u.s. consulate, luxury hotels, and regional government offices. iraqi political factions have sealed a power-sharing deal, ending more than eight months of deadlock following an inconclusive general election. nouri al-maliki will stay on as prime minister and convene a new cabinet at the end of next week. the deal came about after the secular leader give up its opposition. under the plan, a key posts will be distributed among the shia, sunni, an
merkel did have a less taxing event, the women's university in seoul awarded her with an honorary doctorate in political science. >> we will be taking an in-depth look a the g-20 summit later. at least 15 people have been killed and 100 wounded by a car bomb attack at a police compound in karachi, the largest city in pakistan. officials suspect the blast was a suicide attack. the assailant apparently fired guns and then drove the vehicle filled with explosives into a building in the...
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economies, including germany, agreed to discuss guidelines to manage trade next year chancellor angela merkel gave her support as well tuesday basil 3 everyman's of banking reform which would tax banks to create a fund for financial bailouts. >> g-20 leaders smiled for the media after lengthy talks some described as having divisions. divisions emerged over the influence of currency exchange rate for international trade. the german chancellor said countries were trying to cooperate but warned that papered over conflict could re- emerge. >> i would like to emphasize that the issue of free trade remains a crucial importance. protectionism could significantly damage lasting worldwide economic growth. >> in the end, leaders could only agree to draw up guidelines to help identify trade imbalance is affecting world growth. but there was no consensus on what to do it countries are found to be benefiting from an artificially weak currency. the united states had to drop calls for a cap on exports. >> countries with large deficits must work to reduce them, as we are doing in the united states, where we
economies, including germany, agreed to discuss guidelines to manage trade next year chancellor angela merkel gave her support as well tuesday basil 3 everyman's of banking reform which would tax banks to create a fund for financial bailouts. >> g-20 leaders smiled for the media after lengthy talks some described as having divisions. divisions emerged over the influence of currency exchange rate for international trade. the german chancellor said countries were trying to cooperate but...
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it is a headache for angela merkel. next year we have five state elections, including key ones in several areas worthy cdu government is very much on the ropes. if christian democrats do badly in those elections, that will reflect badly on the chancellor as she takes her party, she hopes, forward to the next general election in three year'' time. >> her reelection, with 90% of the vote, has strengthened her position within the party. what will that mean in terms of her policies? >> of course, it does mean that she can push our program for word. there is a lot of key policy areas that she's concentrating on. reform of the tax system is one of them. also, reform of germany's armed forces, effectively getting rid of compulsory military service. that is very controversial with a lot of conservatives. reform of the health and education systems and so on. -- two is been very warmly applauded at this conference today, is in a stronger position. i think that will enable her to set the agenda in the months ahead. that is what sh
it is a headache for angela merkel. next year we have five state elections, including key ones in several areas worthy cdu government is very much on the ropes. if christian democrats do badly in those elections, that will reflect badly on the chancellor as she takes her party, she hopes, forward to the next general election in three year'' time. >> her reelection, with 90% of the vote, has strengthened her position within the party. what will that mean in terms of her policies? >>...
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. >> it has been a few successful good days for angela merkel. her party ended up following her personal view of seeking to ban the procedure. this despite pleas from importers and -- supporters. >> 25 to 30 years ago we were locked in a discussion about in vitro fertilization. test-tube babies became the focus of such debate. all of us here today have friends, quinces, family who could not otherwise have had a child. we said at the time we cannot do this. what we now say we were wrong? >> merkel has taken the focus of internal rivals within her coalition. >> we have to fight to get the majority we need in order for our political plans to come into law. the chancellor is the conference in a strong position and will hope that bill winner -- win back support. >> we will have more on the discussion on genetic testing and embryos later on in this half hour. authorities in india say they beneath the remains of residential building that collapsed in delhi on monday. rescue teams have recovered 66 bodies and 130 survivors were treated for injuries. 250
. >> it has been a few successful good days for angela merkel. her party ended up following her personal view of seeking to ban the procedure. this despite pleas from importers and -- supporters. >> 25 to 30 years ago we were locked in a discussion about in vitro fertilization. test-tube babies became the focus of such debate. all of us here today have friends, quinces, family who could not otherwise have had a child. we said at the time we cannot do this. what we now say we were...
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. >> yes, chancellor merkel has reiterated her support for the euro. she is facing a bill from german industry. she has highlighted the serious challenges facing the single european currency in the wake of the financial woes facing ireland and greece. speaking at the annual conference of german employers, merkel said the eurozone is in an extraordinarily serious situation and reemphasized the importance of restoring adherence to the stability and growth pact. meanwhile, the message from employers to the chancellor was the german industry news the government to create a better business climate to help foster the economic recovery here. >> this cell phone controlled mini copter provided it amusement for delegates during breaks at the conference. but representatives from industry and more than just executive toys to smile about this year. >> we are now creating new jobs, and the fall of unemployment is the first payback for all our efforts. >> the both business leaders and chancellor angela merkel are worried about the shaky state of the eurozone countrie
. >> yes, chancellor merkel has reiterated her support for the euro. she is facing a bill from german industry. she has highlighted the serious challenges facing the single european currency in the wake of the financial woes facing ireland and greece. speaking at the annual conference of german employers, merkel said the eurozone is in an extraordinarily serious situation and reemphasized the importance of restoring adherence to the stability and growth pact. meanwhile, the message from...
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meanwhile, german chancellor angela merkel has repeated her call for a permanent mechanism to resolve the eurozone debt crisis. she faced some strong criticism. social democrats and greens have called her planned cuts to services antisocial. >> germany appears to have the -- emerged smoothly from the crisis, and although the economy appears to have bounced back, merkel is keeping the economy titan, speaking to a strict diet of budget cuts and targeted investments. >> we are not saving at the expense of the future. instead, this budget shows we are saving for our future. our budget is for more child care places for education and research, and for more investment. that is what our budget is about. alabama but the opposition are critical of the chancellor's government. they accused the conservative liberal coalition of facing in the wrong places, but fitting industry and the well-off instead of protecting the socially vulnerable. >> these policies are not made in the public interest but are instead policies, proposals, and ultimately laws that will deepen the divisions in this society. >
meanwhile, german chancellor angela merkel has repeated her call for a permanent mechanism to resolve the eurozone debt crisis. she faced some strong criticism. social democrats and greens have called her planned cuts to services antisocial. >> germany appears to have the -- emerged smoothly from the crisis, and although the economy appears to have bounced back, merkel is keeping the economy titan, speaking to a strict diet of budget cuts and targeted investments. >> we are not...
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. >> the euro stabilizes after a strong defense by angela merkel. >> a new study shows one woman out of four in germany falls victim to domestic violence. >> south korea is sending more troops and weapons to front line islands as north korea warned it could follow up the deadly showing with more attacks. the warning comes as an american aircraft carrier heads to the region to deploy with a joint war games with troops in the south. the defense minister resigned following criticism that he reacted too slowly and softly to the assault on -- assault by p'yongyang. >> the south korean army allowed foreign media onto the island of yeonpyeong. the north fired artillery shells of the island, setting dozens of homes ablaze. the people here fur -- fear further attacks. >> a shelled to -- a shell hit directly here. my home was destroyed. >> most residents who experienced the attacks are packing belongings or have already left the island. meanwhile, in the capital of seoul, hundreds took to the streets to protest against the north, accusing tehran government of a slow and inadequate response to
. >> the euro stabilizes after a strong defense by angela merkel. >> a new study shows one woman out of four in germany falls victim to domestic violence. >> south korea is sending more troops and weapons to front line islands as north korea warned it could follow up the deadly showing with more attacks. the warning comes as an american aircraft carrier heads to the region to deploy with a joint war games with troops in the south. the defense minister resigned following...
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he put forth that idea here in berlin where he is holding talks with chancellor angela merkel on trade and economic issues. putin says an economic community with russia could ultimately lead to a free-trade zone or even more advanced forms of integration. >> at the german chancellery, the russian prime minister again laid out his vision of a free- trade zone stretching from lisbon to vladivostok. >> a free-trade zone like this is a complicated project, but the idea should be allowed to rise and into a practical realization. so i called for negotiations on this to start as soon as possible. >> in a careful reply, chancellor merkel showed she is at least open to the idea. >> i think that is right. europe and russia our strategic partners. but the cooperation can certainly be expanded. >> but the chancellor emphasized that import tariffs and other trade barriers would first have to fall. russia still employs high import tariffs to protect its domestic car makers from foreign competition, for instance. earlier on friday, putin met with german business leaders. they also support closer coop
he put forth that idea here in berlin where he is holding talks with chancellor angela merkel on trade and economic issues. putin says an economic community with russia could ultimately lead to a free-trade zone or even more advanced forms of integration. >> at the german chancellery, the russian prime minister again laid out his vision of a free- trade zone stretching from lisbon to vladivostok. >> a free-trade zone like this is a complicated project, but the idea should be allowed...
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. -- merkel. when cornered, she can be tenacious, but is risk averse and rarely creative. the berlin embassy nicknamed her teflon merkel, noting that little criticism stuck to the chancellor. but diplomats did see her as a dependable ally. westerwelle came in for harsher criticism. he is described in 2009 as incompetent in foreign affairs, and his views on the u.s. are called into question. he is also described as somewhat arrogant, comparing him to a former german prime minister, one cable said he is no genscher. that came from u.s. ambassador philip murphy, who is now engaged in damage control. >> i am proud of the personal relationship i have with him, and more importantly with our general relationship with him, the foreign ministry, and the coalition. we work seamlessly together on a range of complicated stuff, which makes this more anchoring to me, because the world will not wait for us. >> there is more criticism for other top figures. the bavarian premier is described as populist and unpredictable. there are reservations about interior minister and mekel ally inhe f
. -- merkel. when cornered, she can be tenacious, but is risk averse and rarely creative. the berlin embassy nicknamed her teflon merkel, noting that little criticism stuck to the chancellor. but diplomats did see her as a dependable ally. westerwelle came in for harsher criticism. he is described in 2009 as incompetent in foreign affairs, and his views on the u.s. are called into question. he is also described as somewhat arrogant, comparing him to a former german prime minister, one cable...
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chancellor merkel has warned germany will not permit the internet to become a lawless zone. lawmakers are currently drawing up legislation on enhancing data protection for users here. >> information put on the internet space forever, and that is increasingly a cause for concern for users. privacy protection adds to save user information should not be on the internet without user's permission, and should not be gathered in the first place. there should be an obligation to obtain consents, meaning that the user must give permission before his or her data are consolidated into profiles, and not when his or her dad are made public on the internet. consumer protection advocates think the government is not being tough enough with the internet sector. they are calling for clear laws regarding the way companies have a personal data. >> i should not first have three pages of terms and conditions before i see whether a social network grants rights or not. it has to be easier. it has to be transparent. >> critics say that is the only way users can main control -- maintain control over
chancellor merkel has warned germany will not permit the internet to become a lawless zone. lawmakers are currently drawing up legislation on enhancing data protection for users here. >> information put on the internet space forever, and that is increasingly a cause for concern for users. privacy protection adds to save user information should not be on the internet without user's permission, and should not be gathered in the first place. there should be an obligation to obtain consents,...
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angela merkel's approach delayed agreement on a greek a bailout. this was seen by some to have actually triggered the crisis in dublin. then she wanted a treaty change. she effectively block to agreement on the euro bonds which some say would improve the situation regarding portugal, spain, and other countries. yes, germany is increasingly isolated but some of their supporters say that this is with good cause. they are the biggest paymaster and they have to tread carefully on every move because they can end up caring the biggest financial burden for any future bailout. >> with a germany undergoing pressure, we asked our correspondent if berlin was pushing its own interests at the expense of its european partners. >> that might be one way of looking at this but certainly germany seems to be willing to fight in its own corner. we had the german spokesperson coming out and saying that germany is not engaging in on european activities -- un european activities. yes, germany is still committed to the euro. germany has qualms about eurobonds. have we hav
angela merkel's approach delayed agreement on a greek a bailout. this was seen by some to have actually triggered the crisis in dublin. then she wanted a treaty change. she effectively block to agreement on the euro bonds which some say would improve the situation regarding portugal, spain, and other countries. yes, germany is increasingly isolated but some of their supporters say that this is with good cause. they are the biggest paymaster and they have to tread carefully on every move because...
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. >> chancellor merkel appeared confident of winning as she arrived to the negotiations. together with her ally in the matter, french president nicolas sarkozy, she hopes to persuade the other leaders to agree to changes to the lisbon treaty. to protect the euro in times of financial crisis. >> i want to emphasize here that in my view, policy which endangers the bureau as a whole is policy which shakes the foundations of the european union. so we will discuss this very controversial topic, and i will keep it on the agenda. >> most eu member states the advantages in introducing such a permanent crisis mechanism, which would also force private creditors to help out. but the franco-german call for deficit offenders to lose voting rights has proved to be widely controversial. >> those are not saying that germany and france will fail. suggesting that despite all the agreements to the suggestion that we need a permanent crisis mechanism, there is no consensus for the idea of the voting rights for deficit countries could be withdrawn. >> angela merkel and nicholas sarkozy are wo
. >> chancellor merkel appeared confident of winning as she arrived to the negotiations. together with her ally in the matter, french president nicolas sarkozy, she hopes to persuade the other leaders to agree to changes to the lisbon treaty. to protect the euro in times of financial crisis. >> i want to emphasize here that in my view, policy which endangers the bureau as a whole is policy which shakes the foundations of the european union. so we will discuss this very controversial...
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german chancellor merkel says that there will be joining a summit in lisbon, but have dismissed rumors that nato wold seek -- next month's summit will map out a future strategy for nato. >> little members probably agree the new strategic direction should seek -- nato members agree that the strategic direction should seek cooperation with russia. the german chancellor does not envision a formal role for russia within nato itself. rick that it is a partnership. when we reach concrete agreements -- >> it is a partnership. when we reach concrete agreements, we should use common -- concrete projects to show we're working together. russia should take place -- take part in the muscle it -- russia should take part in the missile defense program for europe. regret we're faced with the real threat. we -- >> we are faced with a real threat. we need real defense to protect our pocket -- populations effectively. >> he attended a security conference with germany's opposition green party. in contrast to the chancellor, they're in favor of russia joining the alliance. >> i nato should offer russia tal
german chancellor merkel says that there will be joining a summit in lisbon, but have dismissed rumors that nato wold seek -- next month's summit will map out a future strategy for nato. >> little members probably agree the new strategic direction should seek -- nato members agree that the strategic direction should seek cooperation with russia. the german chancellor does not envision a formal role for russia within nato itself. rick that it is a partnership. when we reach concrete...
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german chancellor angela merkel and french president nicolas sarkozy had ruled out any joint eurozone bond and said in note to increasing the eurozone bailout fund. -- and said no to increasing the eurozone bailout fund. we have this report. >> the german chancellor came with one aim, to secure nicolas sarkozy as an ally for saving the euro. relations among the members have chilled recently over a proposal for joint eurobonds, a proposal rejected by merkel in its fears that it would damage the currency. >> if the euro fails, europe will fail. it is very important to me that we do everything to keep things the way they are. >> merkel says a common eu approach to debt risk is not as urgent as a common approach to their economies. german and france have pledged to harmonize their taxes to avoid future crisis and strengthening the euro. >> if one day there is more integration, and more harmonized economic policy, then a joint bailout of debt could be a possibility. but until then, the french position is in total agreement with that of the germans. >> germany and france will be seeking to
german chancellor angela merkel and french president nicolas sarkozy had ruled out any joint eurozone bond and said in note to increasing the eurozone bailout fund. -- and said no to increasing the eurozone bailout fund. we have this report. >> the german chancellor came with one aim, to secure nicolas sarkozy as an ally for saving the euro. relations among the members have chilled recently over a proposal for joint eurobonds, a proposal rejected by merkel in its fears that it would...
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. >> in other words, chancellor merkel ar-- it could cost 17 billion euros per year, and financial analysts warn that bonds would also discourage reform in recork -- weaker economies. >> there would be an incentive to take on even more debt, because the consequences would be spread out over the entire community of countries involved. >> criticism of the bond proposal is growing, leaving some politicians to abandon the idea altogether. it may no longer be on the agenda at the upcoming eu summit. >> in a related story, unions in greece are holding a series of protests this week. the socialist government scrambles to make its commitments. on monday, transport workers in athens were on strike, forcing bus and train passengers to find alternative methods of getting to work. state traffic controllers and others are also joining in with separate disruptions throughout the week, and the two biggest unions in greece will be holding a 24-hour general strike on wednesday to protest the government's plan to cut jobs and salary. on to the markets, gains for the first trading day of the week. we have the
. >> in other words, chancellor merkel ar-- it could cost 17 billion euros per year, and financial analysts warn that bonds would also discourage reform in recork -- weaker economies. >> there would be an incentive to take on even more debt, because the consequences would be spread out over the entire community of countries involved. >> criticism of the bond proposal is growing, leaving some politicians to abandon the idea altogether. it may no longer be on the agenda at the...